Turmeric Rhizome
Source Turmeric Rhizome is the dried rhizome of Curcuma longa L., (Fam. Zingiberaceae.) Producing Areas Mainly produced in the areas of Sichuan, Fujian, Jiangxi...
Month: August 2022
Corydalis Rhizome
Source Corydalis Rhizome is the dried tuber of Cordalis yanhusuo W.T. Wang (Fam. Papaverpaceae). Producing Areas Mainly produced in the areas of Zhejiang, Jiang...
Szechuan Lovaqe Rhizome
Source Dried stem of Ligusticum Chuanxiong Hort. Producing Areas Sichuan, Hunan, Hubei, Yunnan, Guizhou Properties Pungent, Warm Channels Kidney, Liver, Pericar...
Turmeric Tuber
Source Turmeric Tuber is the dried root tuber of Curcuma aromatica Salisb, C: kwangsiensis S. G. Lee et C. F. Liang, C: zedoria Rose. (Fam. Zingiberaceae.) Prod...
Slip Illnesses and Astringent Herbs
What is a ‘slip’? How do we prevent bodily damages when using herbs to cure a particular illness? Chinese physicians believe that chronic illnesses will lead to...
Hemorrhage and Hemostatic Herbs
When one suffers from hemorrhage, it is necessary to stop the bleeding. There are many herbs that can stop bleeding but just what will help make an ideal choice...
Manifestations of Blood Stasis
Headaches, chest pain and tight chest … Feeling uptight and aching the whole day … One day, a Chinese physician prescribed some herbs for me and aft...
Blood Stasis and Blood-Activating Herbs
Blood stasis is the root cause of many bodily ailments. What brings about blood stasis? The Concept of Blood Stasis Blood stasis occurs when blood that is flowi...
Blood and Vitality
Life is in the blood. When one has an abundance of blood and vital energy (qi), he will have a clear mind and feel strong. If there is a deficiency of blood and...
Yang Tonics
These tonics are warm- to hot-natured with sweet, pungent or salty flavour. They can reinforce the kidneys and are used in the treatment of insufficient vital f...